Ravindra Jadeja run out for 16 by Steven Smith against Australia in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 semi-final

Indian all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja was run out for mere 16 by all-rounder, Steven Smith, during the chase off a direct hit, against hosts and record winning world champions, Australia, in the semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Thursday. Currently, India are 208 for the loss of six wickets in 52 overs with MS Dhoni on 47 and Ravichandran Ashwin coming in. Live Updates: India vs Australia

Earlier, Australia skipper, Michael Clarke won the toss and elected to bat first as Australia finished on 238 for the loss of seven in 50 overs. Both teams retained the same sides that won quarter-final matches, Australia beating Pakistan by six wickets in Adelaide and India going past Bangladesh by 109 runs in Melbourne, as New Zealand await the winners in Sunday’s final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, reports AFP. Live Scorecard: India vs Australia

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The stage is set for a high-voltage encounter as India and Australia battle it out in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 semi-final at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The tournament favourites take on the defending champions in an interesting setting. While the game is played on Australia’s territory, India expect an overwhelming wave of support from the crowd. On the field of play though, both sides would fight tooth and nail to make it to the final against New Zealand at Melbourne. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage